by Craig Nelson

The oddest thing I discovered in researching my history of the Atomic Age was that all us human beings are radioactive and, every time we draw nigh, we irradiate each other. Could it be that the subatomic particles and gamma rays flowing between our bodies combine with the odor of our pheromones to produce human chemistry? Read more

In an evening at the 92nd Street Y, Robert Thurman and Sharon Stalzberg will explain how and why “anger” and “hatred” become addictive. Moderated by Uma Thurman, the talk will examine why these emotions are destructive and how to use our most unpleasant feelings to turn the key to becoming whole and happy. Read more

Rediscover the wonders of literary luminaries such as Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe and Marcel Proust at this season’s anticipated readings, and uncover new stories about our beloved New York as told by some of its greatest writers, including journalist Liz Smith, author Gay Talese and novelist Pete Hamill. Read more